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Games use technology to provide us with emotionally affecting interactive experiences and allow us to explore simulacra of different aspects of the human experience, right from our couch, but they also have explosions! Wonderful, wonderful explosions! At E3 2012, things blowed up real good!

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Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch follows the story of Oliver and his friend Drippy on their adventure through a beautiful alternate reality. In this gameplay video from E3 2012, Morgan Webb joins Namco Bandai's Dennis Lee for a hands-on demo of the game to talk about its gorgeous art style which was influenced by the famous Studio Ghibli.

Some might argue that the appearance of video game booth babes at trade shows is demeaning to both men and women.They say booth-babery objectifies women and solidifies the worst stereotypes about the social awkwardness of male gamers at the same time. I say, "Bah! Click the video! There are women in it!"

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E3 2012 is over, but that doesn’t mean there’s an end to all the news and information that came out of it. On this post-E3 MMO Report entertainment extravaganza, Casey gets treated to a deeper look at some of the awesome upcoming MMO’s that were represented on the show floor. So join us as we take a look at the environments and combat of The Elder Scrolls Online, the classes and vehicles of PlanetSide 2, the enormous universe of Dust 514 and so much more! Sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s super-size episode of The MMO Report.

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Crysis 3 is undeniably gorgeous, but its gameplay mechanics are top notch too. In the video below, Crytek's own Rasmus Hojengaard joins Morgan Webb and Kevin Pereira for a hands-on demo of the shooter and gives them details on the story and multiplayer.

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Master Chief returns in Halo 4, and even though the game is still pretty far out, Kevin Pereira was able to get some details on the first-person shooter straight from the mouth of Josh Holmes, Creative Director at 343 Industries. Learn about Halo 4's new storyline and features in the video below.

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Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics have released an apologetic statement about a scene in the title's trailer that gamers found offensive. The whole ordeal spiraled out of control thanks to Tomb Raider Executive Producer, Ron Rosenberg, who in an interview with Kotaku stated that scavengers will try to rape Lara. However, the alleged attempted rape scene, according to Crystal Dynamics studio head Darrell Gallagher, was merely a scene with a "threatening undertone," and doesn't have any rape connotation.

“We had a great E3 with Tomb Raider and received a fantastic public and press response, with the game picking up numerous game of the show awards based on the new direction taken with the franchise. Unfortunately we were not clear in a recent E3 press interview and things have been misunderstood. Before this gets out of hand, let me explain,” he said.

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During E3 2012, we got to spend some time with Warface. Built on Crytek's CryEngine 3, Warface offers gamers seriously high def graphics, providing a tone of that doesn't quite match the game's goofy costumes. It all meshes together thanks to its Crysis feel and Team Fortress playstyle.

Warface is a strange title. Boasting jaw-dropping graphics, it still doesn’t take itself too seriously, as you can outfit your character with all sorts of goofy costumes. Some of these are localized to Russia (where the game is currently open to play) and China (where the game is in a closed beta). That’s another reason Warface made me raise just one eyebrow. The game will have been developed, play tested, imagined, and realized in two countries not really known for their game development prowess.

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Pid is an indie game that will tax your mind more than it will tax your trigger finger. In the game you take the role of a dumpy little kid, think the boy scout from UP. You're in the middle a robot civil war, and it's up to you to survive. One of the unique things about Pid is the way the developers approached the use of color.

Few games understand color quite like Pid. The game takes a simple approach that’s both beautiful and functional in its aesthetics. From the rocky terrain to the color of the enemy, each one indicates what will or can be affected by your gems. While a simple blue robot may roll through your gem’s effects with easy, that red rocket heading your way will veer upwards once it hits the influence of the gem.

In Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse you'll play as Brian and Stewie as they adventure through bizzare alternate realities and meet crazy characters, like Stewie's bio-bro Bertram. At E3 2012 we got to check out the game's unusal Amish location. Here's an excerpt:

"The demoed level starts Brian and Stewie out in a farmhouse, with a pop-up alerting you that Brian's added a sniper rifle to his arsenal. The weapons you'll have access to suit each character's persona from the show. Stewie's got a ray gun in this level; he can also throw his dirty, used diapers like they're grenades. Brian carries a pistol along with his sniper rifle, and he's also able to whip out a whiskey bottle to use as a melee weapon."

Aisha Tyler received some harsh criticism from gamers after her recent job hosting the Ubisoft Presser during E3 2012. Personally I think she did a fantastic job keeping the show upbeat. You can watch the entire Ubisoft press conference here at G4TV.com and judge for yourself.

Since the presser, she's responded to the criticism via a somewhat defensive letter entitled Dear Gamers on her Facebook page . Here's a snippet:

"I play.
I've been playing my whole life.
I'm not ashamed of it.
I don't apologize for it.
It's who I am.
To the core.
I'm a gamer."

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The highlight of E3 2012 was Feedback's live 2-hour show. If you missed it, or simply want to see it again, you can watch the magic here. Below you'll find Part 1 of the two hour show. In this portion Blair Herter, Morgan Webb, Nikole Zivalich and Stephen Johnson spoke with Gearbox Software's Randy Pitchford about Borderlands 2 and Aliens: Colonial Marines. Check it!

Trekkies across the world unite! Star Trek the video game, made by Paramount Digital Entertainment and Digital Extremes, is coming to your galaxy soon. Take a look at our E3 2012 interview with Brian Miller, Senior VP and Game Producer at Paramount Pictures as he outlines the main villains of the game, the Gorn.

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Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is an action-packed, robotic, destruction-fest from High Moon Studios and Activision that promises to give a whole new meaning to transforming. Take a look at our E3 2012 video that features some insight into the story and gameplay mechanics courtesy of Game Director at High Moon Studios, Matt Tieger.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate from Konami and Mercury Steam reintroduces players into the story line of Gabriel and his descendents in an action-adventure experience that is at home within the Castlevania series. In this video from E3 2012, we discuss the new character and story details with Dave Cox, the Producer at Mercury Stream.